Currently home based. The intention is that this post will be based at our Letchworth Garden City office once restrictions allow.

Up to 5% matched pension contribution.

Citizens Advice North Hertfordshire (CANH) is seeking a Trainer to work as part of our Advice Services team.  You will be responsible for planning, developing, managing and assessing training for CANH’s staff and volunteers.  You will identify the learning and development needs of our volunteers and staff, develop CANH’s annual training plan and manage the budget. 

Much of your time will be spent guiding new volunteer Advice Workers through the national Citizens Advice training programme, supplementing the programme with your own in-house group training sessions where necessary. You will also plan, write and deliver inclusive group and one-to-one learning and development activities to ensure the competence and continuing development of volunteers and staff. 

There is an administrative element to the role; you will source and book training opportunities for existing staff and volunteers and keep up to date and accurate records of training attended and competency levels as required by our Citizens Advice membership agreement. 

Application deadline: 9am on Monday 22nd March 2021

Interviews: Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th March 2021

We have an exciting opportunity for a Training & Development Manager to join our mental health team to manage our training services, across Cambridgeshire & Suffolk.

Mental Health Training & Development Manager
Pay: £31,449 a year (pro rata)
Location: Flexible working at home and / or one of our Cambridge or Peterborough offices, plus travel across the region.
Hours: 20 – 24 hours per week

We strive to create a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know how staff & volunteers feel directly translates to the quality of service & care we give our clients, and we also recognise the crucial role each and every one of us plays in helping to fulfil our Mission.

During the last 35 years we have developed extensive expertise in positive mental well-being, building on our world-leading physical health programmes.

Our Mental Health Services are designed to offer schools and other partners a range of services to improve the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of young people in their care, as well as their support networks.

Job role

Working alongside the Programme Manager, you will:

• Manage and develop the Mental Health Training Programme based on the organisation’s mental health strategy and targets
• Manage and deliver training in schools and other settings, ensuring a high-quality service is provided for a range of audiences
• Support the Programme Manager and provide leadership on training and wider mental health development both internally and externally
• Provide effective line management for the Training and Development Coordinator, Project Officer and sessional trainers
• Identify and co-ordinate the design and delivery of new, innovative and exciting training sessions and wider mental health programmes, which incorporate different learning styles and needs, attracting a range of audiences
• Utilise competency frameworks and Training Needs Analysis to meet the needs of different audiences
• Facilitate the sharing of good practice through school/staff peer support programmes, themed sessions, meetings and events
• Manage the recruitment, deployment, management and quality assurance of a team of self-employed trainers
• Represent the organisation at internal and external events, membership groups, and strategic meetings involving education or the wider mental health agenda – delivering presentations, consultations and developing partnerships

Applicants should have the following qualities:

• Sound knowledge of mental health across a range of topics and applied to a variety of audiences
• Sound knowledge of mental health, outcome measurement and feedback tools
• Possess a Level 4 or equivalent in Counselling, Play Therapy or related mental health qualification with clinical experience working with young people
• Experience in delivering high quality training and presentations to adults and young people
• Ability to motivate, engage and line manage others
• Ability to effectively manage time and work well in teams and without supervision
• Excellent organisation, communication, IT, presentation and negotiation skills
• Due to the nature of the role a current driving licence and access to a car for work is essential
• Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative
• Commitment to professional development both within and outside of working hours

Days and hours
This is a part time role, to be worked Monday to Friday, 20-24 hours per week depending on availability. Working pattern to be agreed between Mental Health Programme Manager and successful candidate.

Salary and benefits
The salary is £31,449 a year based on FTE 40hrs (Pro rata 20-24 hours per week).

Additional benefits we offer include:

• 5 weeks holiday plus public holidays (Pro rata for part time staff)
• Free use of either YMCA Gym at Cambridge or Peterborough
• Competitive rates of pay and pension
• DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid
• Induction programme and on the job training opportunities
• Regular supervisions
• Internal progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme

The closing date for applications is 25 February at 8:30am with interviews arranged for 4 March.

Please click the apply button to be taken to our website, here you will be able to download the Job Description and complete your application.

No agencies please.

Do you have the experience and enthusiasm to become our Education Development Officer? 

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual with the skill and the will to own and improve their educational products, and to support trainers to provide an excellent educational experience.

You will have a background in education & training or learning & development and must be able to take initiative and offer solutions to support the delivery and development of a number of specialist educational products and projects. You will be required to maintain and improve your products in digital based systems and be confident in programme administration.

You will be a committed team player who is keen to offer excellent support to our learners and members. You will be able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. You will have a proactive attitude and able to work efficiently within defined processes.

This is a permanent role for 35 hours per week.

For a full job description go to the FSRH website

Starting Salary: £26,268gpa.

About us

The FSRH are the largest UK professional membership organisation working at the heart of sexual and reproductive health, supporting healthcare professionals to deliver high quality care. We believe that access to quality sexual and reproductive healthcare is a fundamental right. This is why we are working together with our members and partners to shape better sexual and reproductive health for all. Our strategy sets our priorities until 2025. 

How to apply

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are also happy to consider requests for flexible working. 

Please send a tailored CV and covering letter of up to 2 sides no later than 9am, Wednesday 10 March

Your cover letter should outline why you are applying for the role, and how you meet the person specification criteria.

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 March and will take place on Zoom.

We hope to appointment somebody to start as soon as possible

Our vision is that every young person has the resources they need to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of vulnerable or disadvantaged young people?

Do you have 3 years' experience in providing advice and support to homeless, vulnerable, or disadvantaged young people?

Do you have experience of emergency responses to homeless young people?

Do you have experience of independent living support for young people?

Then Gloucestershire Nightstop has the perfect role for you.

This is an opportunity for someone to join a committed team dedicated to alleviating youth homelessness in Gloucestershire

We have supported vulnerable young people aged 16-25 years old in Gloucestershire for the past 18 years.

Our purpose is to be there for and respond to vulnerable young people when they need us most. Offering emergency accommodation in the homes of trained and committed volunteers and we are developing extended stay provision which you will lead on.

Love training others in the use of technology?  Are you knowledgeable about a range of smart and assistive technology products and apps? Do you always have an eye on the horizon, spotting new products and apps that could make life easier?  We are looking for a bright and passionate Digital Inclusion technology trainer to join our innovative team!  This post is part time, we can be flexible about hours for the right candidate and there may be opportunities to increase hours on an ad-hoc basis.     

About the role 

Digital exclusion is recognised as a health inequality in its own right, and disabled people are disproportionately affected by it.  This funding has been awarded to by the Community Foundation for Surrey Coronavirus Response Fund to support disabled adults with digital inclusion during the pandemic and into the recovery period. 

Purpose of the role

The over-arching purpose of the role is to enable more disabled people to use a range of digital solutions in their daily lives to aid wellbeing and independence. 

The role is made up of 3 parts: the delivery of one to one and group training for disabled people, the production of training resources including webinars and the delivery of monthly training sessions with our staff and team of volunteer Tech Angels.  Additional opportunities to increase the hours include work on supporting our members to test and develop new and innovative apps as part of national projects working to improve independence and freedom for disabled people.

Full-time (35 hours per week) job share or substantial part-time applications welcome 
 

Society Building, London N1, with flexibility to regularly work from home/home-based, with occasional travel to the office in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy if outside London

NCVO is transforming the way it works. With a new strategic direction and leadership team, we are determined to work with our members so that charities and volunteering can thrive. As the country recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic and renews itself, charities and volunteering aren’t just vital support systems for communities in need – they’re at the heart of how people want to lead their lives.

We’re looking for a vibrant, well organised Practical support project coordinator with a flair for multi-tasking and excellent interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will be joining a dynamic team where we put our members at the heart of everything we do. We have an extensive portfolio of support from ad hoc enquiries to large consultancy projects, training and more.

Broadly speaking this role is made up of two parts.

Supporting and coordinating the wind down of NCVO’s Trusted Charity Mark alongside the Head of Practical Support. You will be dealing with day-to-day enquiries for those that have already started their accreditation journey and liaising with assessors accordingly. You will track our customers progress toward Trusted Charity by updating our CRM system and programme monitoring documentation, extracting and presenting information as required. Alongside this you’ll be issuing refunds and raising invoices, a sound understanding of basic financial systems would beneficial.

This role also works very closely with the Practical Support manager where you’ll be managing numerous enquiries. This would involve desk research, developing template responses for frequently asked questions and responding to enquiries via email and phone.  You will also support the Practical Support Manager with the integration of Trusted Charity into NCVO’s broader practical support offer.

You’ll be liaising with both internal and external audiences ensuring we provide excellent customer service and responding to their varied needs. Your time management and organisational skills will be second to none with an eye for detail and the ambition to improve systems, work efficiently and meet agreed deadlines.

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector.  We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities.  We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented in NCVO. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

How to apply

Please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing date: Midday, Friday 19th March 2021
Interviews: Monday 29th March 2021

About NCVO

NCVO supports volunteering and charities.

We believe that the work of volunteers and charities make our communities stronger and the world around us better, for everyone.

Our members are at the heart of our mission. We work collaboratively with our 15,000-strong network of national and local charities and voluntary organisations. We share practical support and new insight so that people and organisations can focus on making a difference. And we work alongside our members to ensure that the essential role of volunteers and charities is widely recognised.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including: 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and the option to purchase up to 5 more days each year, take 35 hours of volunteering leave per year, subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan, flexible working including opportunities to work from home/off-site, generous contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme and training and development opportunities. We are located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal. 

Our vision is that every young person has the resources they need to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. 

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of vulnerable or disadvantaged young people?

Are you experienced at recruiting and supporting volunteers? 

Do you have 3 years of experience working with vulnerable or disadvantaged young people? 

Then Gloucestershire Nightstop has the perfect role for you. 

This is an opportunity for someone to join a committed team dedicated to alleviating youth homelessness in Gloucestershire 

We have supported vulnerable young people aged 16-25 years old in Gloucestershire for the past 18 years. 

Our purpose is to be there for and respond to vulnerable young people when they need us most. Offering emergency accommodation in the homes of trained and committed volunteers. 

City Hearts was founded in 2005, beginning with a single home to help women with life controlling issues, shortly after we welcomed our first survivor of modern slavery. Since then, we have expanded across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year, as well as continuing to house and support women with life controlling issues. In addition we have developed our About Face department which is aims to see crime free futures and violence reduction. We are passionate about restoring the lives of those we support, and it would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

About Face is all about breaking the cycle of crime and seeing the lives of offenders turned around. As a an About Face Coordinator you will deliver a high quality service, constantly focused on achieving positive outcomes for every client through effective management, training and the development of the About Face team across the county of South Yorkshire, ensuring all clients have a person centered, trauma informed plan, and that contractor KPI’s are met in a timely fashion. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To manage a caseload of a small number of clients alongside overseeing the management of all SY client cases including referrals, person centered support plans, issue reports, and exits.

• To oversee line management of four operational regions across the county of South Yorkshire and some day to day management of the Forging Ahead programme.

• To manage day to day contact with South Yorkshire police and liaise with service manager and OPCCSY and VRU on all reports.

• To maintain and develop contacts with organisations and individuals regarding both Plan B Navigator program and Forging ahead in a professional manner - including but not limited to South Yorkshire police, OPCCSY, HMPPS, Home Office, youth offending and offender management agencies, local authorities, and medical professionals.

• To encourage the team to network and develop professional relationships with relevant organisation in the SY area. • To ensure all KPIS’s and funding is up to date and that client related issues are recorded and updated regularly and in a timely fashion.

• To manage internal reporting requirements including timely recording of data on to CRM system Zoho.

• The Coordination of staff including; induction, training, team meetings, volunteers, supervisions, rotas, holidays and absence cover.

• To work with the Safeguarding Lead to ensure that all staff are completing, updating and maintaining risk assessments for all clients and to advise and direct on complex safeguarding cases.

• Mentor staff through any complex situations, bringing the heart of City Hearts trauma informed approach and consulting with members of the management team when required.

• The continual development of self as a leader and commitment to develop the team to deliver high quality client service and care.

• Adhering to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts, the contract and any legislation.

• Be responsible for planning and to be scheduled onto the out of ours 'on call' rota

Education Coordinator

Working for a national Association, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our client's in-house education team based near Gloucester. The Association delivers a full programme of courses contributing to the Continuing Professional Development of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses.

Responsibilities:

The Education Co-ordinator will participate in and contribute to the effective organisation, delivery, resourcing and marketing of the Association’s accredited educational programmes.

This is a varied role and duties will include managing student enquires and enrolments, manage scheduling and implementation of their accredited programmes, through liaison with speakers, supervisors and mentors, as well as venues and equipment suppliers. Assist in the organisation of formal examinations, host their online lectures and webinars, update and maintain their learning platform.

Requirements:

• Proven experience of working in a busy administration environment.
• Previous experience of the co-ordination, delivery and hosting of professional training/events and/or experience of maintaining student records in an academic setting is desirable.
• An awareness of educational learning platforms/technology is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided.
• Initiative, flexibility and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, are essential. A high degree of accuracy whilst working under pressure is vital, as well as eagerness to learn. A good working knowledge of Microsoft packages is also important.
• The successful candidate will preferably have a related qualification, ideally in business administration and/or events management.
• The candidate must be flexible to occasionally work outside of normal office hours and occasionally travel throughout the UK, with potential travel abroad.

About our client:

They are a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 10,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, they work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science, by facilitating training, conducting research and developing policy. Each year they deliver numerous education courses, host the largest small animal Congress in Europe, publish books, manuals, apps and magazines.

Location: Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, GL2 2AB

Job type: Full time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

Salary: £20,691 and £22,880 per annum

Benefits: include 23 days holiday, contributions towards Group Personal Pension, Life Assurance and Health Insurance.

Closing date: 12th March 2021

You may have experience of the following: Administrator, Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Customer Service, Administration Assistant, Administration, Customer Service Administrator, Data Entry, Education Coordinator, Education Officer, etc.

Ref: 97245

Salary: £30,000 pro rata depending on experience

Hours: 15 hours per week

YCF is a membership organisation and crucial to the success of the role will be the ability to support members with achieving their fundraising objectives.

The main area of responsibility is to work with YCF members on a one to one basis but will include supporting and promoting the development of larger partnership bids as and when required.

• Relationship management – You will foster and maintain good relationships with our members with a focus on developing an excellent understanding of their outputs, outcomes and fundraising objectives. This will include 1-2-1 interactions with current and prospective members, organising virtual meetups, and supporting the Chief Operating Officer with hosting member’s events.

• Training and development – Support members with accessing relevant training to improve their fundraising skills and capability. Support members with developing/enhancing their strategy by organising appropriate training to strengthen member’s knowledge and understanding of developing their organisation’s aims and objectives, vision and mission statement and theory of change

• Identifying opportunities – Further develop the YCF members database to include member’s strategic and fundraising objectives, so that this information can be used to identify and promote suitable funding opportunities

• Prospecting – Undertake prospect research into potential new funders & members from the wide range of trusts and foundations using internet, online databases, and other sources, prioritising as appropriate. To ensure ethical, best practice and compliant fundraising activities; stay up to speed with best practice within fundraising and the charity sector; identify areas of compliance, new areas of opportunity and innovation within the sector

• Supporting the development of bids – You will work alongside members to collate content for bids helping them to identify key information and structure responses in a clear and compelling way

• Measuring data - Use Salesforce to diligently record accurate data on members engagement, bid support, submission, and outcomes. This data will be included in YCF performance reports and annual review. Ensure that all data is gathered, held, and used in-line with relevant data protection regulations.

• Work alongside the Chief Operating Officer to communicate opportunities to members using YCF website, newsletter, social media and other sources of communication

• Work with the Chief Executive Officer to promote and support new partnership bids in line with YCF objectives and values

• To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.

Campaigns & Democracy Coordinator

Location: University of Leicester Students' Union

Contract type:  Fixed Term – until 31st July 2022

Salary: £19,456 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

We are an active and inclusive Union with a powerful student-led voice; delivering meaningful change for students across their Leicester experience.  We are looking for a Campaigns & Democracy Coordinator to coordinate our voice department’s engagement activities including the delivery of campaigns, meetings, events, training and briefings.

The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with our full time elected officer trustees to make sure that all our campaigns are thoroughly planned, supported and liaise with colleagues within and outside Students’ Union ensure successful delivery.

You will keep up to date with developments within the student movement on areas of interest for our officers, gather relevant information and produce of briefings when required. 

Working alongside colleagues in the voice team you will provide effective support to the Union’s democratic structures and process including the smooth-running of the elections.

We are looking for an innovative and effective campaigner with good organisational and team working skills who can demonstrate a good knowledge of the higher education sector and can demonstrate working within a student lead environment.  You will need to be experienced in managing projects/campaigns and delivering events.  Experience of working within a similar field is ideal but not essential.

You will be joining us at an exciting time as we are coming to the final stages of a new building redevelopment which will provide students and staff with a new spacious food court with high quality multi-use spaces.  You will join a team of individuals who feel valued, trusted, inspired and able to grow and have fun in a relaxed office environment.  In return for your passion and experience, we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holiday allowance.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to establishing a positive working environment for all of its staff members that is fair, equitable and free of discriminatory practice. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.

To apply for this role please email a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria with the Person Specification 

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Ian Bruce, Student Voice Manager,  or Kumaran, Director of Membership Services 

Closing Date: 8th March 2021

Interview Date: 19th March 2021

Getting to know existing Nystagmus Network supporters is only the starting point. You will need to be passionate about what we do and keen to forge excellent relationships with a wide range of new supporters, donors, stakeholders, fundraisers and funding organisations.

Key Responsibilities

The Development Coordinator (Fundraising) will work across all income streams, primarily focusing on developing and securing new relationships whilst nurturing our current fundraisers, donors and members. Instigating and overseeing a range of initiatives and campaigns to seek new opportunities for engagement and income generation, this role will work closely with the Executive Information and Development Manager and Trustees to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that expands our sources of income, from Individual and Corporate Giving to Trusts and Foundations.

Responsible for

• promotion and implementation of fundraising campaigns
• sourcing and applying for grant funding
• project management of grant funded activity
• reporting to funders
• communications with fundraisers
• sourcing fundraising merchandise
• building relationships with members
• reporting to trustees                                                                                                                         

 Applications from candidates genuinely interested in the work of the charity only. Please include a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role. Incomplete or generic applications will not be considered. Thank you.

Liberation Coordinator

Location: University of Leicester Students' Union

Contract type:  Fixed Term – until 31st July 2022

Salary: £19,456 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

We are an active and inclusive Union with a powerful student-led voice; delivering meaningful change for students across their Leicester experience.  We are looking for a Liberation Coordinator to coordinate our Liberation Activities including the delivery of campaigns, events, training and briefings; while supporting and empowering our Part Time/Liberation Officers.

The successful candidate will work with colleagues in the Students, Union, University and outside to  keep up to date on relevant research, policy, campaigning and funding opportunities both at a local and national level to provide effective support and guidance to our Part Time/Liberation Officers.

You will work towards increasing student engagement opportunities, particularly for students from liberation and other under-represented backgrounds. You will work with relevant colleagues to develop and deliver targeted training to our Part Time Officers, Student Council Members and other students to create an inclusive, diverse, positive and safe environment for all out students to effectively engage with the Students’ Union.

You will support the delivery of officer and council led events and campaigns with a wellbeing or inclusion focus and monitor and evaluate the impact of these campaigns and projects.

We are looking for a motivated, confident communicator and an adaptable team player with knowledge of liberation groups within the higher education sector and can demonstrate working within a student lead environment.  You will need to be experienced in managing projects/campaigns and delivering events.  Experience of working within a similar field is ideal but not essential.

You will be joining us at an exciting time as we are coming to the final stages of a new building redevelopment which will provide students and staff with a new spacious food court with high quality multi-use spaces.  You will join a team of individuals who feel valued, trusted, inspired and able to grow and have fun in a relaxed office environment.  In return for your passion and experience, we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holiday allowance.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to establishing a positive working environment for all of its staff members that is fair, equitable and free of discriminatory practice. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.

To apply for this role please email a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria with the Person Specification 

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Ian Bruce, Student Voice Manager,  or Kumaran, Director of Membership Services 

Closing Date: 8th March 2021

Interview Date: 18th March 2021

EDAN Lincs Domestic Abuse Service provides refuge accommodation, outreach support and a wide range of support services for all who suffer domestic abuse; thus promoting safety, well-being and independence within the community.  Our main office is based in Lincoln however we provide support to the whole of Lincolnshire.

EDAN Lincs upholds safeguarding requirements and our agency is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.  Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which include: Identity verification; Qualification verification; DBS clearance; References. 

Fundraising Co-ordinator

12 month contract – subject to funding thereafter

30 hours per week

£25,000 FTE

We are looking to recruit committed and enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team as Fundraising Co-ordinator. The post holder will be required to oversee all fundraising related activities.

Relevant experience and knowledge is desirable.

Closing Date: 12pm on Monday 19th March, 2021